2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Alecci
Derived from a diminutive of the Italian personal name Alessio, meaning "defender" or "protector."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Alecci. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alecci surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Alecci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alecci, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alecci
The surname ALECCI is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and the Campania region.
The name ALECCI is derived from the Latin name "Alexius," which in turn comes from the Greek name "Alexandros." This name was quite common in ancient Greece and Rome, and it means "defender of mankind" or "protector of men." The Latinized form "Alexius" became popular during the Middle Ages, especially among Christian communities, as it was associated with several saints bearing that name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ALECCI can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in this region by that time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname ALECCI was Niccolò Alecci, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Salerno. His family's influence and wealth were documented in various local records and land deeds from that era.
Another early record of the name ALECCI can be found in the Libro Rosso di Palermo, a historical manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Alecci, a nobleman from Sicily.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Alecci (1425-1492) was a respected scholar and humanist from Naples. He was known for his literary works and his contributions to the Renaissance intellectual movement in Italy.
During the 16th century, the ALECCI surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Antonio Alecci (1512-1572), a renowned architect and engineer from Campania. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in Naples and the surrounding areas.
As the centuries progressed, the ALECCI surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with notable individuals emerging from time to time. For instance, in the 18th century, Carlo Alecci (1701-1778) was a celebrated painter from Naples, known for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning churches in the city.
While the surname ALECCI has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Italian context.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alecci
Among Census respondents with the surname Alecci, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Alecci bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Alecci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alecci
Alecci appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,526 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-14 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,953 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,526 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 13,953 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Alecci surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #148,665 | -10.4% |
| Count | 125 | 111 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alecci bearers went from 125 to 111 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 13,953 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Alecci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alecci?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Alecci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Alecci?
Alecci ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Alecci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Alecci.
Has Alecci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alecci went from 125 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Alecci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alecci, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Alecci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alecci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Alecci (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Alecci mean?
Derived from a diminutive of the Italian personal name Alessio, meaning "defender" or "protector." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Alecci (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Alecci?
You can see how many people are called Alecci on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.